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Michael Anderson Photography

Michael Anderson Photography

Saint Paul, MN
5.0 out of 5 rating, 105 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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    Michael K. Sent on 11/02/2019
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    Light Painting

    Michael Anderson photography creates stunning light paintings. Which combines the light form thousands of shots to create a photo. The pictures we saw were so amazing that we decided we needed to have Michael as our photographer. Our picture did not disappoint! So excited to have the picture as a staple in our house for years to come.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Hi Michael! Thank you for the wonderful review! You're light painting was certainly one-in-a-million and we're so glad you love the final results! - M&J
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    Jake A. Sent on 07/13/2021
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    Incredible Photography Team

    We really love ALL of our wedding photos! Mike and Joannie both took beautiful pictures that truly captured our whole wedding. They both went the extra mile to take care of small details. We had a large wedding party, super record breaking hot day, and they both rolled with it and made it so fun. I could not recommend them enough!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Jake, for the great review! Your wedding, while a bit on the warm side, was such a fun day for us. Witnessing the two of you getting married, and capturing it all for you, was truly an honor for us. Thank you for asking us to be there with you! - M&J
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    Taran B. Sent on 04/17/2019
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    Great, Professional and really cool people

    Michael and Joannie are amazing. We had a very unique wedding and I had a few specific requests, and it was awesome to see the two of them really get in to it and follow through. I highly recommend these two for any photography you might need.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Taran, for the nice review! You guys made it easy to get into your wedding! What a cool couple the two of you are! - M&J
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    Rochelle C. Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Very professional

    They were Awesome, great photos. Very professional and made the day feel special.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words! THAT was a fantastic wedding with a really fantastic couple in a fantastic venue to boot! - M&J
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    Linda S. Sent on 05/19/2019
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    STELLAR wedding photography team!

    We feel extremely lucky and are forever grateful to Michael Anderson Photography for capturing our engagement and wedding photos! There is no better in the business. Since we are older, we've been around the block a few times. From start to finish, everything was done quickly, professionally and honestly. The quality of Mike and Joannie's work is just STUNNING. We never had one uncomfortable moment. Mike and Joannie know how to get the job done with seemingly little effort. We were never conscious that they were photographing, and we have some WONDERFUL formal and candid photos and videos of our special day. The light paintings that Mike produces are out of this world! And, his responsiveness, timeliness, and friendliness did not go unnoticed. Unbelievable talent! You will never be disappointed in the quality of the work. It was worth every single penny! We will definitely work with this photography team again!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    You two are seriously the best! What a wonderful review (and wedding day)! We're so excited to work with you both on what will be an amazing wedding album. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with other couples. - M&J
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    Erin W. Sent on 11/16/2020
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    Great Experience

    We worked with Michael and Joannie for our outdoor ceremony with an indoor reception. They were able to capture so many aspects of our day and very quickly got the pictures to us after the wedding. My wedding album is going to be gigantic because I couldn't choose between all of the beautiful photos. I would highly recommend Michael and Joannie for any wedding!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Yes, your wedding album is going to be a bit on the thick side, but that's not such a bad thing! Thank you for sharing your experience with other couples and thank you for asking us to be your wedding photographers too! - M&J
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    Johnna Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Fun & Professional

    We LOVED working with Michael and Joannie on and before our Wedding day. We had to change our wedding date because of covid-19 and they were so easy to work with and very understanding. They made the photography process, easy fun and our pictures turned out perfect. They even got our super high energy crazy dog to smile and look at the camera! MAGICAL.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Johnna, for the sweet review! We might have had to wait a year because of COVID, but you guys certainly made it worth the wait. Thank you for just being you! - M&J
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    Anna S. Sent on 11/15/2020
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    Exceptional in Every Way

    We knew that our number one priority for wedding pictures was quality. And since we don't live in the Minneapolis area, we had to find someone who is reputable. Michael met or exceeded all of our expectations from his communication to accommodating our needs to his kind and warm personality to the breathtaking photographs he took and produced. Michael will take a huge stressor off your plate.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Anna, for the glowing review! I totally enjoyed being your wedding photographer and I look forward to creating your beautiful wedding album for you as well. Thank you so much and have a great Holiday Season! - Michael
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    Dannah H. Sent on 12/06/2020
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    Amazing, Talented Photography Team!

    Book now!! After researching, my husband and I chose Michael Anderson Photography to capture our wedding day and I'm so happy we did! Mike and Joannie were so kind from the moment we started communicating via email. Mike always responded right away. It was important to us that we did not do a "first look". Mike and Joannie worked with us and reassured us that it would not be a problem for timing. From the moment they arrived, they made us, along with our family and friends, feel so comfortable. They did a great job with the kids and getting them to smile. I loved that while Mike was shooting straight, Joannie was off to the side taking candid photos. We were lucky enough to get a light painting done in front of the custom bar my dad built. WOW, were we blown away at how great it turned out! A few weeks after the wedding, we received a highlight video that included a small clip of my dad and I walking down the aisle. We chose not to have a videographer and receiving the highlight video is something we will treasure forever! Mike and Joannie are so very talented and went above and beyond. I cannot recommend them enough!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Dannah, for the fantastic review! I'm pretty sure that we enjoyed your wedding day almost as much as you did and that's because of how great you guys were to us! Thank you for a great experience! - M&J
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    Jordan H. Sent on 12/05/2020
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    Amazing Photographers!

    Mike & Joannie were awesome to work with for our backyard wedding! They were professional, patient, and made the entire day extra fun even though it was pretty chaotic. The light painting was amazing as well. Highly recommended!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you for the nice review! We really enjoyed your fantastic wedding day and look forward to seeing you guys in the future as well! - M&J
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    Matt H. Sent on 10/11/2020
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    Absolutely amazing photos

    Michael and Joannie took the most amazing photos. We set out expectations high and they went above and beyond them. Couldn't have asked for a better day for our wedding and they were a huge part in making it perfect!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    We're so happy to hear that we exceeded your expectations. That's our goal at every wedding we've ever photographed! Thank you for making us a part of your fantastic wedding! - M&J
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    Nicole H. Sent on 10/09/2020
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    Best of the Best

    Michael and Joannie are the ultimate photo team! One captures posed photos while the other captures action shots! Not only did they focus on the bride, groom and wedding party, they also made sure to capture guests, surroundings and special moments. They captured and froze in time memories that I didn’t even remember happening! I will forever cherish these amazing photos for years to come!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Nicole, for the wonderful review! You two, your unique venue, and everything about your wedding was fabulous! Thank you for having us be a part of it! - M&J
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    Jerome/Connie N. Sent on 10/03/2020
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    Bride and groom

    The photos were all so beautiful, it was hard to select only a handful for the album. Everyone had so much fun. Michael was on time, flexible and professional.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you! I had a such great time with you guys! Your wedding album is going to be pretty cool! - Michael
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    April Sent on 08/21/2020
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    Incredibly gifted photographer

    I would highly recommend Michael for your wedding photography. I knew I wanted Michael to be my wedding photographer since I was a little girl. This is not because he is family, but because everything he does is flawless and beautiful! Mike is an incredibly gifted photographer and knows exactly how to capture the perfect moments that let you re-live that perfect day forever. Michael and Joannie are amazing to work with. They are professional yet lighthearted and fun! They both have great attention to every detail! They make you feel at ease and are great at guiding you and your crew into position for each shot! From our engagement photos straight through to our reception, I knew Mike would exceed expectations! I am in love with how well our light paintings turned out! We cannot thank them enough for all the heart and soul they put into making our day one that will be cherished for a lifetime!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, April, for the sweet review! Joannie & I are so happy for you both and we're very excited to welcome Darrick "officially" into the family. Your wedding day was fabulous and we're so happy that we could capture it all for you. We love you guys! - M&J
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    Samantha J. Sent on 12/06/2020
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    Fun and Talented Team!

    I hosted my sister and brother-in-law's wedding this fall and they hired Michael Anderson Photography to capture their special day. From the moment they arrived, they were professional and made the families and bridal party comfortable. They did a great job with the kids and did goofy things to make them smile! The gallery and light painting really showed how talented they are. I highly recommend using Michael Anderson Photography!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure to photograph in your home and in your pretty yard! We love kids, so that part just came naturally for us. Thank you again! - M&J
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    Sue F. Sent on 12/06/2020
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    Incredibly Talented

    What an incredible and talented team Mike and Joannie are! They are so kind and made the family and bridal party feel so comfortable. The attention to detail and quality of their work is amazing! I highly recommend using Michael Anderson Photography!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Sue, for the great review! Everyone made us feel very comfortable as well and that goes a long way to helping us do what we love to do. Thank you! - M&J
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    Traci M. Sent on 10/19/2019
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    Easy and Effortless

    Michael and Joannie were wonderful to work with! Micheal worked with us to get exactly what we were looking for. I am not one to have my picture taken but Micheal and Joannie made it easy and a lot of fun.
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    Dan M. Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Could not have been better!

    other than the planned pictures, we hardly knew they were there. Great pictures and were so great to work with. They worked hard to get all the right pictures, and they turned out better than expected.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Dan, for the nice review. Your river cruise wedding was such a beautiful one for us to capture! I'm really looking forward to creating a stunning wedding album for you! - M&J
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    Sally O. Sent on 11/03/2019
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    Sally Olson

    We had the honor of using Mike and Joannie to photograph our daughters wedding. The pictures are spectacular. The variety, staging, and fun of a wonderful wedding. Thanks for saving our memories. We can’t wait to see the light picture.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Sally, for the sweet review. Wes & Lindsey's wedding day was unique, fun, and truly stunning! We are so thrilled for your families! - M&J
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    Anne Sent on 11/02/2019
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    Fun, professional, and EXCELLENT pictures & videos!

    Michael and Joannie were absolutely wonderful to work with on our wedding day! When I was looking for a photographer, I wanted someone who had been to our venue before (the St. James Hotel in Red Wing), who had a middle price range, good experience, and who had something unique. Michael & Joannie had all this, and a TON more. Their personalities, the way they interacted with us and the wedding party, and the amazing quality (and quantity!) of the pictures and videos at the end made them the best choice we could have made. I am so happy with our experience and I highly recommend them to others!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Well, Anne, we certainly loved being there for you guys too! You two, your families, and the wedding party were a blast! Not to mention, the St. James Hotel and surrounding areas are way cool! Thank you for the wonderful review and the honor of being your wedding photographers! - M&J
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    Julie S. Sent on 09/15/2019
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    Excellent Experience

    Michael was the first photographer we met with to capture our engagement and Wedding photos. We felt so comfortable and confident in his abilities, that we canceled our next interviews and knew we had found the best choice! We are incredibly pleased with the photos and would highly recommend him!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Julie, for the nice review! We're so happy to hear that you loved working with us as much as we loved being with you on your wedding day! Your wedding and engagement photos are indeed awesome! - M&J
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    Mike B. Sent on 09/15/2019
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    Awesome Team!


    Michael and Joannie were wonderful to work with. They knew exactly what shots would be important to us. They were able to get the photos we wanted while blending into the background nicely. We would highly recommend Michael and Joannie!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with other couples! And thank you for asking us to be a part of your wedding day. We really enjoyed being with you both as you start your life together! - M&J
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    Mark V. Sent on 09/01/2019
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    High-quality photographer with extensive experience

    My wife and I used Mike and Joannie for our engagement session and wedding. After reading the reviews and having an initial meeting at their home, we knew they were the best choice. They even changed timing of their annual vacation to accommodate our wedding date! Mike was very pleasant / easy to work with and his extensive wedding experience was consistently on display via his thorough planning, timeline and photo suggestions, and most importantly, great final product. Joannie was super helpful on the wedding day as well and captured great candid shots. We received numerous compliments on the photos / video shared by Mike through his blog. We can't wait to compile our wedding album soon and see the much-anticipated light painting. We would highly recommend them to anyone!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Mark, for the great review! We have loved getting to know you guys and your wedding day was a blast! It's going to be one heck of a wedding album! I'm excited to start working on that with you very soon. - M&J
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    Casey Sent on 06/20/2019
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    Highly Recommend!


    Michael Anderson was very responsive and pleasant to deal with, attentive to detail and knowledgeable about what works/doesn't work when shooting to achieve gorgeous pictures of my wife and I. Would highly recommend him and Joannie for anyone's wedding/engagement photography needs! Thank you, Michael Anderson! We love our pictures!

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    You're welcome! Joannie and I loved creating your engagement and wedding photos with you! You and Cassie are such a cute couple. Thank you for the review! - M&J
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    Sarah D. Sent on 05/15/2019
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    Fantastic and Reliable

    Michale and Joannie deeply cared about providing us high quality pictures at our Wedding and wanted to ensure we were happy with all the photos. They had great ideas and suggestions and also listened to what we wanted. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. They are easy to work with and helped make my big day less stressful as I did not have to worry that the photos not being high quality and backed up.

    Michael Anderson Photography's reply:

    You guys were so much fun, both on the North Shore for your engagement photos, and on your wedding day too! Thank you for the nice review! - M&J
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